Asheville area business briefs

Wild Birds Unlimited moves to new nest

ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in south Asheville moved into a new nest in Gerber Village on Oct. 31, just one mile north of the former location. Owners Chris Jaquette and Simon Thompson invite the community to the Grand Re-Opening Celebration Nov. 16-17. The new nest will be humming with nature talks, prize drawings, refreshments, give-a-ways and product demonstrations.

Wild Birds Unlimited carries a variety of seeds and seed blends that have been specially formulated to attract birds in this region. The store also carries bird feeders, bird houses and specialty garden and gift items not found elsewhere.

Root Cause Award winners announced

ASHEVILLE - The inaugural Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, were announced during a celebration at Appalachian Designs in Fairview on Oct. 3.

The three winners are:

The Western North Carolina Alliance won the 2013 Award for Sustainable Forestry for its efforts in promoting sustainable forestry in our region, and promoting awareness and removal of invasive species and proper forest management practices.

Local furniture maker Stanley Briggs was honored with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime work in the wood products industry creating beautifully designed furniture.

Jade Mountain Builders and its owner, Hans Doellgast, received the 2013 Award for Support of Local Wood Products for their efforts to use the trees cleared on building sites in the construction of the homes they build. These efforts show that with proper planning and effort, local forests, businesses and craftspeople can be supported and better utilized.

Asheville Clogging Company dancers win awards

MAGGIE VALLEY - Asheville Clogging Company took home 14 awards, including one Grand Champion title and five first place trophies, at the America's Clogging Hall of Fame World Championships Oct. 25-27.

Dancers must win either first or second place in two qualifying regional competitions to be able to compete at World Championships. Thirty-four Asheville Clogging Company dancers, ages 6-55, participated.

Founded in 2003, Asheville Clogging Company is the home of Western North Carolina's largest multi-award winning clogging team. Since their first competition in 2007, the team has won more than 300 awards. For more details, visit ashevillecloggingcompany.com

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Asheville area business briefs

The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in south Asheville moved into a new nest in Gerber Village on Oct. 31, just one mile north of the former location.